UHCHI aims to provide employer partners with well-trained staff capable of delivering an enhanced dining experience. UHCHI’s partners include hotels, airports, stadiums, college residential dining, and restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area. Wherever passionate and talented cooks are needed, UHCHI hopes to be there!
“The UHCHI apprenticeship program has been transformative for us. By hiring cooks who have gone through this program, we’ve brought in individuals who are not only skilled but also eager to grow within the culinary field. These apprentices come with a solid foundation of technical knowledge, and their hands-on training allows them to hit the ground running in a high-volume environment like ours. This has reduced onboarding time and strengthened the overall performance of our kitchen team. Additionally, the program aligns with our commitment to fostering talent and supporting workforce development in our community.
I would absolute recommend partnering with UHCHI – this apprenticeship program not only addressed the challenge of finding skilled culinary workers but also supports the local community by providing meaningful career opportunities. The apprentices come with a sense of pride in their craft, and the program instill values like discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. For businesses looking to build a reliable, long-term workforce development, this apprenticeship program is a win-win solution.”
“UHCHI provides a standard to which these associates walk into our workforce. We have approx. 6 UHCHI associates on staff and a couple have been the rock of their respective areas.
I would like to highlight Sintayehu “Mimi” Yemane. She went through an early UHCHI cohort and when I began my tenure was a Cook 3 in Garde Manger. She was talented, organized and hungry. She quickly moved into a Cook 2 role and assumed additional responsibility, honed her craft and took a more active leadership role in the department. She then moved to Cook 1 and finally is now the 2nd Asst Sous in Garde Manger and just finished an incredible 2024.
I would look no further than UHCHI for all Union hiring needs when the need arises again. It has been a fantastic partnership that will be valued for years to come.”
